Critical Analysis of Poetry


  • Discuss the importance of poetry
  • Compare and contrast the writing styles between prose and poetry
  • Analyze how poets are inspired
  • Share the reading of selected poems for pleasure and for analysis

Tasks:

  • Select a singer and/or composer whose music and lyrics you enjoy
  • Present a video clip and the lyrics of the song and performer in ordeer to discuss
    • What the title of the song?
    • What do you know about the performer/ singer?
    • Is this song a poem?
    • Does it have a message?
    • What is the message of the poem?
    • What do you think inspired the poet/ composer?
    • Are the lyrics only words to rhyme with the music?
  • Write a poem inspired on an imaginary or real experience
Carlos' Poem: http://www.badongo.com/file/25398404
Carlos analysis 4 stories: http://www.badongo.com/file/25398403